Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman - Long Way Round (DVD)

Great journey, better than long way down, by far.
Ewan & Charlie are far more natural in their first journey, and the whole event was less predictable than the long way down, plus the scenery/enviroment changed more during the trip.

Bought this a s Christmas gift for my husband.
We had watched the TV show following Ewan andd Charley on their travels and had thoroughly enjoyed it so bought the DVD to catch up on all the bits the TV didn't show.
I would recommend this to anybody, even if you don't like Motorbikes, Ewan McGregor or travel it is still a fascinating story full of fun, adversity, sadness and excitement.

This TV series is absolutely amazing, for both men and women. It is primarily about motorbikes, travelling and an amazing journey, but upon reaching Russia, Mongolia and Siberia it turns into a death-defining, mentally exhausting expedition. With Ewan and Charley meeting the strangest people, doing their bit for charity and trying to cross collapsed bridges and avoiding 20 foot pot holes...the only things getting them through are the amazing crew (where a strong male bond that will last forever is created), the smooth roads to come (in America) and seeing their families.
A truly inspiring watch that makes you want to live life to the fullest!
This 3-disc DVD allows you to delve deeper than ever before by seeing exclusive post-production interviews with the stars, directors and producers which adds new light to the trip.

One of the greatest adventure that I have had the opportunity to watch, and (almost) participate in. Totally inspiering. The feeling of the trip is really captured in a great way. I wanna go to...

Pure escapism - a (off) road motorbike trip without equal it captures your attention and fires your imagination as you travel with Ewan and Charley from London to New York overland.

Good quality photography with lots of interesting events along the way ensures you maintain interest - but having said that its definitely a bloke movie.

It had me wishing that I had undertaken such a journey in my youth and got me thinking about planning to do something similar but on a smaller scale - I say "similar" and "smaller" because being older than the lads I have gone soft and like my creature comforts and smaller because I couldn't afford the attendant support team and it would be fool hardy to contemplate such a journey without them.

Clear your diary for a day, get the wife and kids out of the house, make sure you have few cases of chilled beer to hand, order a pizza delivery and invite the lads round and watch from end to end.

Both my wife and I are bikers so thought we'd have a look at this dvd. We actually watched their second trip, Long Way Down, first as it was on tele and really enjoyed that so then went looking on ebay for this one and also really enjoyed it too.
It gives an insight into the two bikers, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, as they take on the mammoth trip around the world. One obvious reason to watch was to see what Ewan is like in real life and another reason was to actually find out about Charley as neither of us had heard of him before we watched either series.
We've chatted to friends about the series and about Ewan and Charley, few of them disliked it but my wife and I enjoyed it especially the fact that it shows the ups and downs, good days and bad, easy riding sections of the trip as well as the accidents and the agreements and disagreements between the two.
All in all we both agreed that Long Way Round is well worth the money to buy and the time to watch whether your a biker or not.

Hi. My daughter bought this DVD for me for my birthday. I followed the series on TV and really wanted to get the DVD to see all the extras. I thought the whole DVD was brilliant and really enjoyed it all.

I felt like I really got involved and started to care about, not just the main characters, but everyone. I've always been a huge Ewan McGregor fan.

On the whole I would definitely recommend this if you like to laugh as they are both very funny. If you want to feel some eagerness and like to follow stories and will people on, then this is the perfect DVD for you!

Hope enjoy it because I really did!

Dean.

This is great viewing. After watching the Long Way Doen series on Television recently, I had to buy the previous series on DVD. 'Long Way Round'. It gives such a good insight into countries that you wouldn't normally visit and also into the way of life the people of these countries live. Ewan and Charley were great to watch, sometimes getting on really well and other time not so well. It was a great struggle to finish the Road of Bones in Russia, and they needed a lot of help to get over the swollen rivers, as most didn't have bridges. Can't wait for them to do another series.

I brought this dvd for my hubby for xmas as he had never watched it,, he had watched the other trip they did and just like that book you can`t put down .. he was the same with this,, each time it ended he had to watch another one, we both actually enjoyed it...i would highly reccommend it, if you can watch the other dvd and there is also a dvd of charley going to dakar...must see them all..

This DVD is truely excellent in its production and content. It has captured the who atmosphere of the adventure throughout. With a good level of humour and personal input from the whole team. One to watch.

Great idea, 2 mates and 3 support/filming vehicles bike from hammersmith to new york via Europe, russia, mongolia etc!
Aside from a couple of flights to negotiate oceans, Ewan and Charlie have to battle some terrible road conditions to get where they're going but have a great adventure on the way.
What I like best is probably the relationship between Charlie and Ewan; 2 great friends who you'd love to chat to at your local; full of love for their families but farting and sweating like your own mates do... there's no pretentious nonsense as you'd maybe expect from 'lovies' and the filming is totally 'au naturel', no rose-tinted glasses or soft focus stuff. Warts and all and better for it.
The supporting team are all likeable as are the local folks in the places they pass through.
Great scenery and surprises, some genuine unicef emotional stuff and loads more.
Me and my 10 year old daughter watched the series on tv and bought the 3 disc dvd too. Loved it.
An inspiration for an advenure of your own.

Daz

I had heard about a documentary that Ewan MGregor had done, but i was never sure of the title then when i finally did find out. I immediately went out and got it.
I absolutely loved it, i entertained the whole series and found that i saw Ewan and Charley in a whole different light....they seemed more human and i came away feeling like i know them.

a real boys own adventure. the perfect tv series. the 3 disc edition adds to the story with some great extras. well worth a purchase

it is my favoutie tv show in the world. i saw it on ebay i have been looking for it in the shops. i love the dvd long way round.

i liked all of it. it was good, really really good, im trying to make up 100 characters here. no it was really really good, honest

This is a fairly old title now but still very good to watch and interesting.

For anyone who is not aware of what it is, it is basically the round world trip by Ewan McGREGOR and Charlie BOORMAN on motor bikes more or less inspired by some one who did it in the 50's or 60's. It follows them from planning the trip, preparing for it and then doing it and completing it.

the good bits about this adventure of theirs is the meeting of diffrent people with a small amount of diffrent customs and cultures exposed from diffrent parts of the world. However its not a Michael PALIN documentary and so does not going into as much detail. It also shows a lot of nice scenery.

The nex best thing to going on a motorcycle adventure yourself but much cheaper and less dangerous. A very interesting and entertaining series even if you are not a motorcycling enthusiast.

Great video series if you like travel adventure, and the guys can be pretty funny, especially when they're not trying.

Good if you aren't looking for dry, textbook-like travel diaries.

Arrived very very quick .Goods were as stated brand new . Really pleased thanks a lot .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

what better dvd to watch on a sunday afternoon when your hungover....plus it makes the wife go to her mums for the afternoon...quality

It's brilliantly done.
Maybey they should set up a site with all the details.
Wish I had a camera mounted on me helmet....

They show, that people around the world aren't as bad as you think they are.
Go with the flow.

Great viewing. Just magic enjoyed every minute watching two mates travel from one side of the world to the other. Highly recommended for anyone who likes an adventure

prompt delivery. discs may be brand new but the case was in a shocking condition!!!!! u must try harder!!!!

Wanted to see long way round, the three disk is the better one to go for. Hope you find it worth buying.